The Jimmy V Classic is an annual basketball game organized by

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to raise money and awareness for cancer research. It is named after

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and features clips from his speech at the 1993

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History

Beginning in 1995 the Jimmy V Men's classic features four teams in a double header. The Jimmy V Women's Classic began in 2002 featuring four teams in a double header. In 2005, the Women's classic reduced to two teams a year in a single game.

Men's yearly results

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Men's wins by team

Women's yearly results

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Women's wins by team

References

External Links

Jimmy V. Classic
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